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Freight costs are climbing across the board due to ongoing volatility in fuel and global shipping markets, and we know it’s impacting everyone. While these factors are outside our control, we’re committed to helping ease the burden as we work toward a longer-term solution.

For a limited time, starting now through the 4th of July, take advantage of a special offer in honor of the USA’s 250th anniversary🇺🇸

Get $25 off any order over $250

Use promo code USA250 at checkout online, or mention it when placing your order by phone.

If you’ve been holding off on ordering, now’s a great opportunity to stock up, offset shipping costs, and stay race-ready while this promotion lasts.

Valid on retail orders over $250 before shipping and taxes. Cannot be combined with other offers. Ends July 4, 2026.

An unforgettable season in @ta2_nz …

Overall Champion - 3 Offical Lap Records - 4 Race Wins - Podium 14/16 Races -6/6 Round Podiums - 2 Poles - 2 Round Wins

Cant thank everyone who has supported me this season enough it wouldn’t have been possible without all of your help, support and guidance.

Ben Byers and Andrew Cogle - Thanks for always having my back boys and giving me a car that was faultless. You boys had our #33 machine dialled.

All of the TA2 competitors for making this season awesome and all of the officials and people behind the scenes who make our events happen.

I look forward to having a crack at the QR Trans am / TA2 enduro on the 1st to 3rd of May as part of my championship prize!

@sptoolsnz
Tyrepower Hornby
ACDelco Australia and NZ
@chevroletracinganz
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One team, one dream 🤝

Graham Cheney and the team at TA2 Racing Australia have generously announced that this years TA2 NZ Champion will be given an ‘all expenses paid’ trip to Australia to compete in the TA2 Australia co-drive event with current TA2 AUS champion Jarrod Hughes

This is a massive opportunity for NZ championship winner Caleb Byers to prove his skills internationally

An opportunity like this is made possible by TA2 AU and TA2 NZ’s continued collaboration in keeping both nations cars identical, allowing drivers to cross the ditch and compete in both series

A vision started by Chas Howe, and the team at Howe Racing Enterprises

#nzmotorsport #ta2 #ta2racing

We were incredibly privileged to be joined by TA2 legends Chas Howe and Graham Cheney this weekend

Chas Howe is the president and owner of Howe Racing Enterprises, the American powerhouse behind TA2. Building and selling over 500 TA2 cars internationally

Graham Cheney is TA2 Racing Australia co-owner, team boss and previous TA2 Australia driver

It’s been awesome to host Chas and Graham over the weekend, having multiple key international figure heads of TA2 racing in one place is truly special.
We’ve enjoyed showing them the continued growth of the championship here in NZ, and the passion our drivers and fans have for our series

Thanks for making the trip to out!

Pictured:
Paul Manuell - TA2 NZ co-owner (left)
Graham Cheney - TA2 Racing Aus co-owner (middle)
Chas Howe - Howe Racing Enterprises (right)

The HR6 had a few exciting firsts in 2025, and it's just getting started.

We have an HR6 in Sacramento, available for test days at Sonoma and other West Coast tracks.

If you’ve been wanting to get behind the wheel, now is your chance to experience it firsthand. Whether you’re evaluating purchasing one or just want to see what it can do, we’ll coordinate a test session that fits your schedule.

Limited window before it heads back east, so lock in your session soon!

HR6 FAQ's: https://howeracing.com/blogs/the-latest/hr6-faqs

HR6 Brochure & Order Form: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0309/9505/4732/files/2026_HR6_Brochure_and_Order_Form_Combined.pdf?v=1774377755

@ta2racingaus kicked off its 2026 season at @thebendmotorsportpark (Mar 13–15), setting the tone for a competitive 7 - event season.

@jacksonricemotorsport led the way with the overall win, backed by strong performances all weekend. @tylercheneyracing and @tommysm1th_ rounded out the podium in second and third overall. Each scored a race win over the 4-race weekend.

A solid start to the season with multiple contenders already making their mark.

#TA2RacingAustralia
PC: TA2 Racing Australia and Jackson Rice Motorsport

@ta2racingaus kicked off its 2026 season at @thebendmotorsportpark (Mar 13–15), setting the tone for a competitive 7 - event season.

@jacksonricemotorsport led the way with the overall win, backed by strong performances all weekend. @tylercheneyracing and @tommysm1th_ rounded out the podium in second and third overall. Each scored a race win over the 4-race weekend.

A solid start to the season with multiple contenders already making their mark.

#TA2RacingAustralia
PC: TA2 Racing Australia and Jackson Rice Motorsport

@gotransam @roadatlanta✅

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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! 🏁 Whether they’re behind the wheel, turning wrenches in the shop, keeping things running behind the scenes in the office, calling the race from the pit box, or supporting from the stands, today we celebrate the incredible women who drive the racing industry forward.

GT America and the Birth of TA2

The original GT America class, born in the mid-1990s with Howe-built cars, was more than a race series—it was a blueprint for accessible, high-performance road racing. Its principles of durability, parity, and driver development directly shaped today’s TA2 class, giving Trans Am a sustainable, competitive platform. While a new series now shares the GT America name, the true legacy lives on every time a TA2 car hits the track.

Link to the full story in our bio.

Built for consistency, durability, and speed.

This Trans Am racecar engine bay showcases the hardware that keeps cars running at the front.

Stay in the latest news by visiting the PRI News tab on our website linked in our bio!

#PRIShow #PRI2026

We’re proud to see longtime @dirtondirt contributor and racing historian Bob Markos revisit the story of the U.S. Half-Mile Dirt Track Championship at Tri-County Speedway in 1969. Dirt may not have been his favorite surface, but Ed Howe proved his versatility by taking home a $5,000 payday in the event. The trophy from that win still lives on in our showroom today, more than five decades later.🏆
🔗Link to full story in bio.

🔧 Ball Joint Torque Spec Reminder 🔧

Because ball joints are a critical safety component, we periodically revisit proper installation procedures.

Like any tapered fastener, ball joints must be torqued to spec, seated during practice, and torqued again. A cotter pin does not guarantee the ball joint is tight—it only keeps the nut from falling off. A loose ball joint will flex at the base of the threads until it eventually breaks.

Howe Ball Joint Torque Specs:
• Lower ball joint (5/8-18 thread):
👉 110 ft-lbs
👉 Tighten past to align cotter pin, do not exceed 125 ft-lbs

• Upper ball joint (1/2-20 thread):
👉 55 ft-lbs
👉 Tighten past to align cotter pin, do not exceed 70 ft-lbs

🏁 Rough-Surface Applications (Dirt & Road Racing) 🏁

In harsher environments, keeping ball joints tight is even more challenging. We found ourselves re-tightening them so frequently that cotter pins became impractical.

In late 2024, we began testing Nord-Lock wedge washers in place of the standard thick washers, paired with a reusable coiled tension safety pin. The results have been excellent—they stay tight.

✅ We now install ball joints this way on every new car we assemble
✅ We recommend you do the same

🔍 If You Break a Ball Joint Stud, the Failure Tells a Story:
• Worn copper plating → joint was loose
• Straight break line → loose spindle insert
• Spiral or pointed break → suspension bottoming or incorrect taper
• Rust on one edge → prior damage before failure

Stay safe, torque them correctly, and don’t rely on the cotter pin alone.

🔧 Ball Joint Torque Spec Reminder 🔧

Because ball joints are a critical safety component, we periodically revisit proper installation procedures.

Like any tapered fastener, ball joints must be torqued to spec, seated during practice, and torqued again. A cotter pin does not guarantee the ball joint is tight—it only keeps the nut from falling off. A loose ball joint will flex at the base of the threads until it eventually breaks.

Howe Ball Joint Torque Specs:
• Lower ball joint (5/8-18 thread):
👉 110 ft-lbs
👉 Tighten past to align cotter pin, do not exceed 125 ft-lbs

• Upper ball joint (1/2-20 thread):
👉 55 ft-lbs
👉 Tighten past to align cotter pin, do not exceed 70 ft-lbs

🏁 Rough-Surface Applications (Dirt & Road Racing) 🏁

In harsher environments, keeping ball joints tight is even more challenging. We found ourselves re-tightening them so frequently that cotter pins became impractical.

In late 2024, we began testing Nord-Lock wedge washers in place of the standard thick washers, paired with a reusable coiled tension safety pin. The results have been excellent—they stay tight.

✅ We now install ball joints this way on every new car we assemble
✅ We recommend you do the same

🔍 If You Break a Ball Joint Stud, the Failure Tells a Story:
• Worn copper plating → joint was loose
• Straight break line → loose spindle insert
• Spiral or pointed break → suspension bottoming or incorrect taper
• Rust on one edge → prior damage before failure

Stay safe, torque them correctly, and don’t rely on the cotter pin alone.

🔧 Ball Joint Torque Spec Reminder 🔧

Because ball joints are a critical safety component, we periodically revisit proper installation procedures.

Like any tapered fastener, ball joints must be torqued to spec, seated during practice, and torqued again. A cotter pin does not guarantee the ball joint is tight—it only keeps the nut from falling off. A loose ball joint will flex at the base of the threads until it eventually breaks.

Howe Ball Joint Torque Specs:
• Lower ball joint (5/8-18 thread):
👉 110 ft-lbs
👉 Tighten past to align cotter pin, do not exceed 125 ft-lbs

• Upper ball joint (1/2-20 thread):
👉 55 ft-lbs
👉 Tighten past to align cotter pin, do not exceed 70 ft-lbs

🏁 Rough-Surface Applications (Dirt & Road Racing) 🏁

In harsher environments, keeping ball joints tight is even more challenging. We found ourselves re-tightening them so frequently that cotter pins became impractical.

In late 2024, we began testing Nord-Lock wedge washers in place of the standard thick washers, paired with a reusable coiled tension safety pin. The results have been excellent—they stay tight.

✅ We now install ball joints this way on every new car we assemble
✅ We recommend you do the same

🔍 If You Break a Ball Joint Stud, the Failure Tells a Story:
• Worn copper plating → joint was loose
• Straight break line → loose spindle insert
• Spiral or pointed break → suspension bottoming or incorrect taper
• Rust on one edge → prior damage before failure

Stay safe, torque them correctly, and don’t rely on the cotter pin alone.